Global Creative Procurement Leader

Merck & Co.; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a seasoned category management leader for Creative, Digital Production, Publishing and Medical Education within Marketing Procurement.

You will lead regional and local sourcing strategies, collaborate across global teams, and guide cross-functional sourcing projects to maximize value and innovation. The role requires strong leadership, supplier relationship management, and ability to drive cost savings while ensuring alignment with business goals and ESG

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in strategic procurement or creative agency procurement.
• 5 years' analytical experience with data and dashboards.
• Expertise in creative and production agencies sourcing.
• Proven global or regional sourcing strategy execution.
• Strong communication and influence at senior levels.
• Ability to collaborate across stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Define and plan high-level objectives aligned with long-term results.
• Develop RFIs/RFPs and lead supplier selection with strategic goals.
• Drive procurement activities and resolve transactions to sustain function.
• Design and implement supplier forums and manage key supplier performance.
• Act as trusted advisor to business partners and guide strategic decision making.

Skills

Agency Management

Agency Relationship Management

Agency Relationships

Commercial Contract Negotiations

Cost Analysis

Cost Negotiations

Cost Reduction

Cost Savings

Creative Sourcing

Driving Continuous Improvement

Negotiation

People Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Improvement

Supplier Relationship Management

Technical Evaluation

Vendor Selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, and business administration

Tools

Decideware scoping

Procurement sourcing tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytic dashboards

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a seasoned category management leader for Creative, Digital Production, Publishing and Medical Education within Marketing Procurement.

You will lead regional and local sourcing strategies, collaborate across global teams, and guide cross-functional sourcing projects to maximize value and innovation. The role requires strong leadership, supplier relationship management, and ability to drive cost savings while ensuring alignment with business goals and ESG